A new healing camp for housing school survivorsis being held by Pimicikamak CreeNation this summer.
It is called Mamawitena Motowin and means "to support each other with our hearts".
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,Pimicikamak Cree Nationchief David Monias found a number of unmarked graves at the formerhousing school, which led to the creation of the camp. ..
"The focus of the Mamawitenamatowin Summer Healing Camp is to continue to promote the healing journey of housing school survivors, especially in light of these findings," he said.
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"Crosslake has its own unmarked grave since July 11, 2022 Searching for. During the Summer Healing Camp, there is a tour of the search site. Includes search observations. "
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The camp, which runs from July 18th to 22nd, hosts a number of events, including healing workshops and sharing circles for survivors and their families. family.
All survivors or others at St. Joseph's Residential School will be invited to Sandbay Park for the event, along with others who wish to attend.
The Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line (1-866-925-4419) is available 24 hours a day for anyone experiencing pain or distress as a result of their experience at a housing school. available.
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